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The Playbook www.teenplaybook.org Do you think birth control is expensive, inconvenient, and doesn't really work? Well think again!

Use The Playbook as your guide to all things s*xy, awkward, romantic, and baby-free. Between your friends, parents, and the internet, there’s a whole lot of information out there about birth control and s*x. So how do you know what’s true, what’s reckless, and what’s just straight up wrong? Use The Playbook website as your guide to all things s*xy, awkward, romantic, and baby-free. You'll find:

A detailed overview of birth control methods
A health center finder and detailed overview on what birth control methods and services are offered, who the doctors are, directions, etc. Advice on how to respond to sticky situations, similar to a FAQ page
Videos that debunk common myths about birth control and s*x
Tips on how to talk to parents, partners, and doctors about birth control and s*x
An overview of their legal rights as a teenager living in North Carolina
The ability to submit a question and have it answered by a medical professional

Believe it or not, you can be safe and make the right choices for your health and future, while still having an exciting s*x life. So take a look—There are no judgments here!

Fortunately, there are ways to prevent, detect, and stop cervical cancer early on. Get the HPV vaccine!
02/10/2022

Fortunately, there are ways to prevent, detect, and stop cervical cancer early on. Get the HPV vaccine!

As a woman, receiving an “abnormal” test result from your OBGYN can be scary. Luckily, there are several minor reasons your test can come back as abnormal, like irritation, infection, or a mistake in the preparation of the test. However, in some cases, an abnormal Pap test result can indicate so...

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! Check out the latest YAC blog, "A Guide To Teen Dating Violence"
02/09/2022

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month!
Check out the latest YAC blog, "A Guide To Teen Dating Violence"

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).   What is Teen Dating Violence? Teen Dating Violence(TDV) is a type of intimate partner violence. It occurs between two people in a close relationship (CDC). Anyone can be a victim of abuse. Violence in relationships occurs when one person f...

How effective is the pill at preventing pregnancy?
02/09/2022

How effective is the pill at preventing pregnancy?

Both combination and progestin birth control pills can be up to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with perfect use, and 91 percent effective with typical use. Here's what that actually means.

Should you be on ? Get the facts:
02/06/2022

Should you be on ? Get the facts:

Taking pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, can prevent you from contracting HIV. When taken correctly, it can reduce the risk of getting HIV from s*x by up to 99%.

TL;DR: Get yourself tested!
02/04/2022

TL;DR: Get yourself tested!

Asking for a Friend is the Daily Emerald’s s*x and relationship column. Every other week, Aisha Ghorashian answers anonymous questions about anything from how to date, to s*x, to how

"Birth control pills and patches will be able to be supplied by pharmacists qualified to give vaccines without the signa...
02/02/2022

"Birth control pills and patches will be able to be supplied by pharmacists qualified to give vaccines without the signature of a patient’s doctor."

On Tuesday, women in North Carolina will no longer need a doctor’s prescription for hormonal birth control.

Read the latest blog re: Common Misconceptions and Myths About , written by Youth Advisory Council member Nessie! https...
01/24/2022

Read the latest blog re: Common Misconceptions and Myths About , written by Youth Advisory Council member Nessie! https://www.teenplaybook.org/common-misconceptions-and-myths-about-stis/
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By Nessie, Youth Advisory Council member Myth 1: You will know if you have an s*xually transmitted infection (STI) or s*xually transmitted disease (STD). No, that’s not always true. Myth 2: If I only have a**l and oral s*x, I can avoid getting an STI. Also, not true. Myth 3: Inseminating my partne...

"So, what if the time you started taking the pill just isn't working for you anymore? Can you move your dose without wor...
01/13/2022

"So, what if the time you started taking the pill just isn't working for you anymore? Can you move your dose without worrying that your birth control will be less effective?"

You can change the time you take your birth control, but the process varies depending on whether it's a progestin-only or combination pill.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and it’s a good time to talk about how vaccines for the human papillomavirus ...
01/06/2022

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and it’s a good time to talk about how vaccines for the human papillomavirus (HPV) can help prevent cancer.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and it’s a good time to talk about how vaccines for the human papillomavirus (HPV) can help prevent cancer. It was once the leadin…

GET YOURSELF TESTED. "With lesser STD testing centers open for access, the rate of testing declined. While the number of...
12/16/2021

GET YOURSELF TESTED. "With lesser STD testing centers open for access, the rate of testing declined. While the number of recorded STD cases declined, the number of undetected cases surged. This has led to widespread infection as many people are having s*x without knowing their status."

With a huge spike in the rates of chlamydia cases in both the male and female population, public health workers opine that the COVID-19 pandemic may have something to do with the increase.

WESTERN NC!! Get your free condoms!
12/14/2021

WESTERN NC!! Get your free condoms!

Western North Carolina AIDS Project is providing free condoms with no questions asked at several additional locations through partnership with local community advocate Crystal Cauley.

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Between your friends, parents, and the internet, there’s a whole lot of information out there about birth control and s*x. So how do you know what’s true, what’s reckless, and what’s just straight up wrong? Use The Playbook website as your guide to safer, s*xier choices. You'll find: - A list birth control methods with pros and cons, reliability, etc. - A locator map find Playbook-approved s*xual health centers offering birth control and STI testing in North Carolina. - Info on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), symptoms, and how to practice safer s*x methods to avoid STIs. - Videos that debunk common myths about birth control and s*x - Tips on how to talk to parents, partners, and doctors about birth control and s*x - An overview of legal rights as a teenager living in North Carolina Believe it or not, you can be safe and make the right choices for your health and future, while still having an exciting s*x life. So take a look—There are no judgments here!